This is a step-by-step lesson to show students or your instructional peers that creating an infographic is possible without a degree in graphic design. The lesson usually takes 30 minutes.
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Make an Infographic with Canva
1. Make an infographic with Canva
Register
1. Got to the website https://www.canva.com
2. Register as a student
3. Sign up with an email address or a Google account
4. Select Student
5. Select Skip inviting team members
Select the design and change the text
1. In the Search box, type infographic
2. (if there is no search box, click on the Find Templates link ion the left menu)
3. Press the Enter key
4. On the left side of the screen locate the Infographic templates
5. Click on the template, The Best Health Apps
6. Click on the Hide tab
7. Change the page zoom to a suitable size on the screen.
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8. Scroll to the top of the screen
9. Select the text THE BEST HEALTH APPS
10. Type College Resources
11. Select the text, change the font size to 24pts
12. Change all of the text items in this document by using the text below.
Our college provides a wide array of resources to promote learning, social constructivism and health.
By Your Name
1 COLLEGE NURSE
The first aid room is maintained by a campus nurse, who is normally on duty from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm,
Sun-Thursday. The campus nurse is the main person responsible for the delivery of first aid services on
campus.
2 RECREATION
The college has separate male and female facilities, equipped with fitness rooms, gymnasiums and
pools. Outdoor tennis courts and a multi-purpose field are also available. A variety of programs are
offered; including health and wellness, sport and fitness, and teams. Several tournaments and events
are held throughout the year.
3 STUDENT AFFAIRS
The Student Affairs staff is committed to providing an enriched educational experience. Student Affairs
goal is to ensure personal and academic achievement for our students. We promote student success
through a vibrant campus life.
4 LEARNING COMMONS
A collaborative space providing Math, Language, Writing, Career Counselling, IT, and Information &
Research student-centered support. Students receive tutoring and assistance in an open-concept
environment promoting group study, collaboration and use of technology.
5 LIBRARY SERVICES
Library Services provides students access to services that: support the curriculum; encourage
collaborative partnerships and student interaction; preserve the institutional memory of the College;
and respect the cultural and religious mores of the region.
6 COUNSELLING
Counselling services are available to all students. We are here to assist students in achieving their
academic and personal goals. We offer individual counselling sessions in a private, supportive and
confidential environment. These services are voluntary and free of charge.
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7 EVENTS, EVENTS, EVENTS
There are scores of events happening throughout the year at our college. These range from athletic,
academic, wellness, celebratory, cultural, informative and charitable.
8 CAMPUS CLUBS
There are so many clubs that they cannot fit in this paragraph! A few clubs are: Photography, Debate, E-
Majalis, Music, Youth, Toastmasters, Talent, Heath Sciences, and more...
13. Choose the first image (stethoscope)
14. At the top right corner of the screen, click on the trash can icon
15. The image is deleted
16. Click on the Elements icon in the tools bar
17. In the Search box, type college
18. Press the Enter key
19. Drag the graduate’s cap onto the infographic
20. On the infographic, the cap appears
21. Resize it and position it to the top right of the infographic
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22. Remove all images except for the band-aid (plaster) and the medicine bottle.
23. To add new images, type search words or
24. On the left menu, choose the Elements icon
25. Choose the Icons, Free Photos or Illustrations buttons
26. Add a few images to your infographic
27. At the bottom of the infographic, click on the credit text
28. Press the Delete key
29. Click on the Share button
30. Change Share a link to to Edit to Share a link to View
31. Click on the Link option
32. This web address is what you will use to share your infographic
https://www.canva.com/design/DADYhJewLSY/share/preview?token=CAyuP
uhixDoxtHKLYVHJzw&role=EDITOR&utm_content=DADYhJewLSY&utm_camp
aign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=sharebutton
33. Your infographic should look similar to the one to the right